Buyer

SUMMARY:
Excellent Opportunity for a Workwear Buyer, Textiles Manufacturing Industry, Durban, KZN (Circa R300K TCTC, NEG)

POSITION INFO:

Our Client, a well-established South African Manufacturer the Textiles industry is seeking to URGENTLY appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Workwear Buyer to be in the Supply Chain Department in their Durban, KZN Operations.

MINIMUM KEY COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric Certificate (Grade 12)
• Tertiary Qualification in purchasing or related qualification
• 2-3 years Procurement experience in manufacturing environment
• Workwear and PPE experience is ESSENTIAL
• JDE experience is required
• Computer Literate, preferably on and MRP system
• ISO 9001 Knowledge
• Written Comprehension
• Oral Comprehension
• Deductive Reasoning
• Inductive Reasoning
• Coordination and Time Management
• Ability to work independently

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Report into the Senior Buyer  
• Perform Purchase order processing on allocated commodities
• Assist with price negotiations with suppliers
• Carry out cost models and bench marking exercises
• Liaise with suppliers regarding quality and delivery issues
• Assist with sourcing of materials
• Assist with Rationalisation projects
• Assist with cost saving and reductions projects
• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good regular communications
• Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
• Attend to any ad hoc duties assigned by Senior Buyer
• Support the expeditors in maintaining stock quantities  

APPLY NOW

PLEASE NOTE:

• Closing date for applications is 10th September 2021.
• This is an Equal Opportunity “Open-to-All” applicants.
• ONLY Applicants with Workwear and PPE experience will be considered.
• Should you not receive our relayed invitation for an interview with the client within two weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application has not been unsuccessful.
• The client reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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